Primitive Indians of the Painted Desert

Director:

unknown

Writer:

unknown

Production Date:

unknown

Producer:

William Allen and George Allen

Narrator:

none, silent film

Run Time:

0:8:19

Sponsor:

unknown

Establishing shot: The camera pans a Hopi village, which creates a horizon. Above the village, the sky, with clouds, is in view.Named locations: Northeastern Arizona; the Painted Desert, Arizona; Moencopi;Major themes covered: Daily life of the Hopi IndianNative activities shown: Hopi men riding horses through a canyon; Hopi walking through their village; Hopi man on horseback herding sheep; Planting corn in a large field using native tools; A woman preparing bread while her young son plays; A Hopi woman milling corn; Hopi woman making meal; A young boy playing with a puppy; A young man feeding a captive eagle; Woman brushing a man's hair; A woman weaving a basket; A Hopi trader (Charlie Ten Sleeps) riding a mule while ponying a horse;Individuals? Named? Charlie Ten Sleeps, a Hopi trader;Native language spoken: No language, silent filmAudible? Silent filmNoteworthy elements: Black and white silent film.Other notes: